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Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: My Department has not applied for pre-financing with regard to the current phase of EU funding programmes. As you may be aware there is a health theme within the INTERREG Cooperation Programme funded under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). I understand that the INTERREG Programme received pre-financing and that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, who is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As the particular issue raised relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to you. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Scoliosis affects approximately 1% of children and adolescents in Ireland. The management of scoliosis is complex and is determined by the severity of the curvature and skeletal maturity. The most recent waiting list data for procedures showed, as of 30 June 2016, 189 patients aged 18 and under awaiting a procedure in hospitals in Ireland, specifically at Our Lady's Children's Hospital...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. The scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I must advise you that the Health Service Executive is required to obtain value for money when disposing of surplus property assets. Proceeds of disposals of surplus assets are re-invested in delivering much needed health care infrastructure. The HSE is concentrating on applying the limited funding available for capital works in the most effective way possible to meet health care needs now...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As part of a support package, including a range of financial payments, that was approved by Government for former residents of Magdalen Laundries, eligibility for health services for the Magdalen women is provided by the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Act 2015. The Act sets out the primary and community health services made available, free of charge, to qualifying women....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. The scheduling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reform (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up. For the Deputy's information, the National Clinical Effectiveness Committee (NCEC) has endorsed and published a number of Clinical Guidelines for the health system,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Agencies Board Appointments (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The nomination and appointment process for boards of bodies under the aegis of my Department is set out in legislation. In line with Government Decision S180/20/10/1617 of 2014 and Guidelines set out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform relating to the advertising for expressions of interest in vacancies on State Boards, my Department in conjunction with the Public Appointments...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Correspondence (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Regulation (EC) 883/2004 deals with the coordination of social security, including health care, for those moving within the European Union. Under its provisions, persons residing in Ireland who are attached to the social security system of another member state, are entitled to receive health care services in Ireland at the cost of that member state provided they are not subject to Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual. The National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: In Ireland the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) makes recommendations on vaccination policy. Their recommendations are based on the epidemiology of the disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. The HPV vaccine protects girls from developing cervical cancer when they are adults. It is available free of charge from the HSE for all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Disease Incidence (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The Weekly HIV & STI Report, published by the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre, indicated that in week 26 - 2016 (26 June - 2 July) that 4 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections were notified. the total number of notifications is 274 for the year to date. The Weekly HIV & STI Report for week 52 - 2015, published on 6 January 2016 , indicates that a total of 498...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Insurance Data (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The latest available data from the Health Insurance Authority (HIA) shows that the total number of people with health insurance is 2.126 million, or 46% of the population (end March 2016). This figure includes those serving waiting periods and members of the Restricted Membership Undertakings (which provide insurance to people who are members of a particular group, normally a vocational group...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (12 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.